Mangrale

Camp Castaway

@deerling
Cecilia was clearly enjoying the compliments, taking a fair amount of pride that her drawings were far improved compared to the stick figures she drew in her early years. "Th-Thanks, but compared to your picture, my drawings are pretty much simple cartoons. I'd like to say it's because of the small space but..." She wanted to say more about Ivory's use of perspective, realistic style and scenery that was dynamic and part of the scene instead of props, but she felt like they could go on for hours about what they liked about the other's work. "I'm sure you will. People are very nice here; I'm s-sure you've already met Ivy," her voice filled with equal parts mirth and caution.

Camp Castaway

@deerling
"Really?! I'd love to have it, thank you! I promise I'll take care of it," Cecilia said, receiving the drawing as though it were something prized and delicate. She took a moment to admire it up close. She knew it likely wasn't something that Ivory broke her back over, but she loved it nonetheless. Cecilia set it down on the table, unwilling to even roll it up or fold it for the time being, as she looked up to listen to Ivory. "That's fine. And I wouldn't mind having lunch with you. It isn't everyday I get to learn from someone as talented as you. But I have a feeling you'll make plenty of friends here. Just have to keep an eye out."

Camp Castaway

@deerling
Cecilia was overjoyed to see Ivory enjoy the flip-book, a wide and grateful smile on her face. She felt compelled to think of a fault to point out in the little book, but didn't want to spoil the moment. "I'm glad you enjoyed it! Hm?" Her eyes immediately drew to Ivory's picture. "Whoa, that's awesome! I wish I could draw like that! And I just love the scenery!" Cecilia playfully came a little closer to try and see Ivory behind the drawing. "You have to teach me sometime," she giggled.

Camp Castaway

@deerling
Cecilia was relieved when Ivory didn't seem to mind her little flip-book project. She was beginning to think that she should have asked her if she even liked flip-books before going ahead with it. "Fun? It is. A lot of the time it is. Not that I wouldn't like to stay in one place from time to time," she mentioned, finding herself remotely looking at the plant before resuming her work.

@LiegeLord
"Hmm?" she uttered, finding Neric had come to see them. "Hey Neric," she greeted, petting him softly on his head and back after he received the phone from Ivory. After a few playful scratches to his chin, Neric departed, leaving Cecilia to finish up her work.

Cecilia grew more and more silent as she neared completion, sighing in relief that she had finished on time, though she looked uneasy as she held the flip-book in her hand. She hadn't shown any of her sketches to anyone in the past, and this wouldn't be her first choice to start off with. "I-I think I'm done, for now anyway. I'm sorry for not coloring it. Would you like to see?" she sincerely offered. If Ivory accepted, Cecilia would tentatively hand the pack of small papers to her. Holding the top pages with her thumb, the bottom picture would show a lone girl in the middle of a forest clearing, very obviously a small drawing of Ivory. As the pages are flipped over another, there is an illusion of motion. The girl wouldn't move from her spot, but would smile and wave. At the same time, forest animals of different kinds and sizes would emerge from around the clearing and make their way to the girls side: a bear, a family of deer, squirrels, two birds that would perch themselves on her head and shoulder, and of course, three bunnies at her feet. The last page at the top of the stack had Ivory and her family of animals all together and appearing as though they were in a group picture.

"I used to love these when I was a kid. But maybe I should have asked you about making this first. You don't have to keep it if you don't want it," Cecilia said, politely offering to take it back. She was ready for a flood of critiques and perhaps rejection, as most like her would be in this situation.

Camp Castaway

@deerling
With the first page done, Cecilia had gone on to lower the next note over the one she had finished, and in a matter of minutes a picture very much like the first took shape, but with minute changes. Cecilia looked up from her work upon hearing Ivory erase her work. She wasn't sure if it was to start over or to aid in a final draft, but didn't want to make her uncomfortable by looking at her artwork before it was finished and resumed to her next pages in the flip-book. Whatever Ivory was working on, it felt like it was going to be a lot better than her own little trinket of a project. She wouldn't notice when she had finished, believing she was still working when by the time she reached the final pages of the sticky-notes. "Sorry for being so quiet. I wasn't sure what to talk about and didn't know if you needed to concentrate or..." Cecilia grew silent for a second. "I guess you already know what I'm working on, huh? I thought it would be fun to try out, but it's taking me longer than I thought."

Camp Castaway

@deerling
"Alright," Cecilia nodded and sat down while Ivory retrieved the sticky-notes, taking the time to remind herself how to go about this. It was a simple and kinda silly little piece she had in mind, but she hoped that she'd like it nonetheless. Ivory soon arrived, handing her a pack featuring multiple vibrant hues, a rainbow on every page. "Wow, I actually hadn't noticed these. Thanks Iv-um, Ivory," Cecilia said, about to attempt a friendly nickname of her own, but then running into a problem. It was kinda embarrassing and her head lowered to observe her medium. She ran her thumb through the "pages"; it would do nicely. She looked up to gratefully and timidly accept the pen and pencil. "Oh? Th-Thanks..." She got right to work on the last note of the pack, the first step. It would have been hard for Ivory to peek and see what Cecilia was up to. First, along the edges of the page were plant-life and other signs that the scene was set in a lush forest; not overwhelming but enough to get the point across. There were leaves here and there at the foreground for some sense of perspective, although she would debate on how "big" they should be. But at the middle of the note would be an illustration of a cute girl in a nice dress and, of course, a flower band. Cecilia looked very meticulous with her drawing, and despite the small space she had to work with, the picture itself was more detailed and ambitious than most people's first attempt at this kind of thing.

Camp Castaway

@deerling
"Awww, bunnies are so cute!" Cecilia announced with a giddy smile. "I've seen a few now and again, but they always run away before I get too close." Ivory seemed to have an idea of what she'll be doing already, her generous offer prompting Cecilia to quickly scramble to think of something. "Y-Yeah well I've never had the opportunity to do much beyond sketches and drawings... But I guess there is one thing I wanted to try. I really shouldn't play safe with this... um, I spotted some packs of sticky-notes on a table when we came in. Can you get me one for me please? I-I can get anything for you while you're doing that, if you want."

Camp Castaway

@deerling
Cecilia gave Ivory's question some thought, quite audible thought, before answering. "Hmmm... Well I've traveled around a lot, and I just love seeing new places and trying new things, well, some things more than others," she said, before getting side tracked with an inquiry of her own. "I'm sorry if it goes without saying, but I take it you really like nature and things like that. Am I right?" she smiled, finding it easy to talk with her.

Camp Castaway

@deerling
Neat. I gotta take care of some things, just a heads up. But I'll definitely get back to you when I get the chance. Enjoy your stay with the guild. :D

Camp Castaway

@deerling
I can understand that. The "artist" title under you name leads me to think you're knee deep in a project or two. But it's good of you to come back. The least I could do is have a post ready for you when you stop by. :)